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US Wind Energy Industry Installs Over 2,800 MW In First Quarter
Washington DC (SPX) May 05, 2009The wind energy industry installed over 2,800 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity in the first quarter of 2009, with new projects completed in 15 states and powering the equivalent of 816,000 homes, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has announced in its first quarter market report. Commented AWEA CEO Denise Bode, "These brand new wind projects shine a ray of hope on our eco ... more Smart Turbine Blades To Improve Wind Power
West Lafayette IN (SPX) May 05, 2009Researchers have developed a technique that uses sensors and computational software to constantly monitor forces exerted on wind turbine blades, a step toward improving efficiency by adjusting for rapidly changing wind conditions. The research by engineers at Purdue University and Sandia National Laboratories is part of an effort to develop a smarter wind turbine structure "The ultim ... more Small Wind Energy Turbine Installed At Wayne State University
Detroit MI (SPX) May 05, 2009Wayne State University has erected a Franklin Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) - the first small wind energy turbine of its kind in North America - atop the university's Engineering Technology Building. Mounted on a mast that extends the unit 30 feet into the air, the VAWT's 5kW of electrical energy will initially power the computer lab in the 20,000-square-foot building. The Frankl ... more American-Owned Wind Turbine Factory To Be Built
Plymouth MA (SPX) May 05, 2009Aeronautica Windpower has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Norwin A/S of Denmark to manufacture new, commercial-size wind turbines in the US for the North American and Caribbean markets. The Plymouth, MA company expects to ship its first turbines later this year. In an industry dominated by foreign manufacturers, this positions Aeronautica as the ... more China triples wind power capacity goal: report
Beijing (AFP) May 4, 2009China has more than tripled its target for wind power capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2020, likely making it the world's fastest growing market for wind energy technology, state press said Monday. China is aiming for an annual wind power growth rate of 20 percent for the foreseeable future, Feng Junshi, an official with the National Energy Administration, told a Beijing conference, according to ... more |
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Atlanta GA (SPX) Apr 07, 2009Navajo Wind Energy has announced that it has received a letter of intent to finance its 200 MW wind farm project located in Xinjiang, China. The value of the 200 MW project is in excess of US$450,000,000. As previously announced, Navajo has come to a terms agreement with Mingchuang Energy Manufacturing Co. Ltd. to create a joint venture partnership on projects located in China. Both compan ... more Agile IP Secures Patent Rights For Vertical Wind Energy
London, UK (SPX) Apr 07, 2009Vertical Wind Energy are using Agile IP, a London firm of patent attorneys to secure patents for their modular design vertical wind turbine. Vertical Wind Energy's Steven Peace, said: "We provide innovative solutions for wind generated power, using a design that overcomes the inherent problems with traditional horizontal axis wind turbines. With Agile IP we are securing patents for our des ... more Study urges coastal wind farms
Washington, April 3, 2009 Wind farms placed off U.S. coastlines could contribute significantly to meeting the nation's energy needs, says an Interior Department study. Turbines off the Atlantic Coast potentially could produce 1,000 gigawatts of electricity, enough to meet 25 percent of the nation's electrical demands, the study says. Turbines located off the Pacific Coast also hold great potential but wou ... more US Offshore Wind Decision Hailed As Big Step Forward For Clean Energy
Washington DC (SPX) May 05, 2009In the wake of the Earth Day action by President Barack Obama and Interior Department Secretary Ken Salazar on new guidelines clearing the way for major offshore wind projects, the following statement was issued by Clean Power Now and TheClean.org. The nonprofit and nonpartisan Civil Society Institute think tank is a convener of TheClean.org. The statement issued by Civil Society Ins ... more Little Rock Wind Announces Plans To Develop Community-Based Wind Farms
Ortonville MN (SPX) Apr 03, 2009National Wind has announced the formation of Little Rock Wind, its 7th Minnesota-based, community-owned wind energy company. The Company has been formed in partnership with several Big Stone County community members, who formed a board of advisors that will work with National Wind to develop up to 150 megawatts of wind energy generation within the county. Little Rock Wind will be hol ... more |
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Champaign, Ill. (UPI) Mar 25, 2009 Scientists say they assessed more than 50 Illinois highway rest areas and weigh stations as possible sites for wind turbines and found none acceptable. University of Illinois Professor Patrick Chapman and graduate student Piotr Wiczkowski performed the study for state officials who wanted to determine the feasibility of using wind to provide electricity at the sites. Wiczkowski ... more Wind Energy Gives Europe A Competitive Advantage
Marseille, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2009"Wind energy can replace a large proportion of the polluting and finite fuels we currently rely on," explained Andris Piebalgs, EU Energy Commissioner, at the opening session of the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC) organised by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). "It makes good sense to invest in indigenous sources of power which hedge against unpredictable fo ... more Onset Announces Wind Sensor Adapters
Bourne MA (SPX) Mar 20, 2009Onset Computer has announced a line of new Wind Sensor Adapters for connecting the company's research-grade weather stations to RM Young's wind speed and direction sensors. The new adapters extend the range of wind monitoring applications that are possible with Onset weather stations, while broadening the company's weather sensor product offerings. "While we already offer a number of ... more National Wind Receives Positive Patent Evaluation
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 20, 2009National Wind Solutions has announced that it has received a positive preliminary evaluation report related to the patent portfolio it has optioned for its Zero Emissions Fuel Cell subsidiary. Prepared by a well known research university with extensive experience in fuel cell development, the report is an important step in determining the Company's technology development plan. "We ar ... more Clean Telecoms Is The Next Big Thing
New York NY (SPX) Mar 20, 2009No one can deny that green and clean agendas are rising to the surface in the mobile communications market. ABI Research forecasts that in 2009 over 800,000 base stations will utilize alternative energy solutions such as wind or solar energy, and that nearly 70 million mobile devices will be ethically disposed of or will be recycled in 2009. To meet the growing need for detailed market inf ... more
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